Sears 917386121 4lb Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers, Training, Safety is Involved

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SAFETY RULES

4_lb Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,

SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS

EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

TRAINING:

Read ihis operator'smanual carafully Become familiarwtth theoonlrolsand know how to operate your mswer properly. Learn how to quickly stop mower

,Do not atlow chltdrento use your mower Never allowadMitS to use mower without proper fnslruclisns

,,Keep the area o! opera!ion clear of el! persons, especially small children and pets

Use mower only as the manulacturer intended and as de. scribed in this manuel

Do not conllnueto run your mowerif you hita foreignobject Follow the procedure outfinadabove, then repair any dam- age befora rostad_ng and operatingyou mower_

Do nol change the governor setUngs or overspend the engine Enginedamage or personal fn}ury may result

Do not operate your mowerif itvibrates abnormally Exses-

sive vibration is an indicationof damage; stop Ihe engine, safefy checkfor the cause ofvibrationand repair as required

Do not tun the engtne indoors Exhaust fumes are dangeP

ous

,,Do not operate mower if it has been droppedor damaged in

any manner Always have damage repaired before using

your mower

Donotuseaccessoryettachmenlsthalarenotracommended

by the manuiacturar Use of such attachments may be hazardous

The blade lures when the angina ts running

PREPARATION:

. Always thor sughly checkthe areato be mowed and oleaMtof all stsnes, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects,

These ob}ecls wi!l be thrown by Ihe blade and can cause severe injury

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and whileusing your mower.

Dress properly, Do not operate mower when barelool or wearing open sandals Wear only solid shoes wlth good tracllon when mowing

ChecI<fuel lank before starting engtne. Do not fill gas tank Indoors, when the engine is runningorwhen the engineIs hot. Altow the engine to cool for several minutes before ltlling the

gas tank. Clean oil any spilled gasoline before stadlng the engine.

,,A_waysmake wheel height adjuelments before etad_ngyour mower Never attempt to do th}s whiletheengine Is running

Mow only tn daylight or good adfficfaElight

OPERATION:

Keep you reyes and mindon yourmower end Ihe area being cut. Do not let other Interests distract you

Do not mow wet orsUpper'/grass, Never runwhtteoperating

yourmower. Always be sura of your footing- keep a firm hold on the handles end watk

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pads Keep

ciear of the discharge opening at alf times,

Aiways stop the engine wheneveryou leave or are not using yourmowe r, or before crossingdriveways,weika, made, and any graveI..coveradareas

Never direcl discharge of materiel toward byslandets nor allow anyone near the mower whileyou are operatingtL

Before cleaning, Inspecting, orrepairingyour mower, stop the

engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving padshave stopped. Then disconnectthe sparkplug wire and

keep It away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starling

Never cut grass by pulIingthe mower towards you Mow

acrossthe face of slopes, never up and down or you might ioseyourfaettng. Donolmowexcessivalysteepslopss Uae cautionwhenoperatingthe mower onuneven terrainorwhen changingdirections- maintain good footing

Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety devices In place

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

Check the blade and the engine mounling bolts oltan to be sure theyare tightenedproperly.

Check all bofts, nuis and screws at frequent intervals Ior

propertightnessto be sure mower Is in safe workingcondt_ lion

Keep elf safety devices In place and working

To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free sf grass, leaves or excessive grease end oil

Check grass catcher often for deterioration end wear and replace worn bags Usa onty replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply wiih speolncaltons of the manufacturer of your mower

AIways keep a sharp Made on your mower

Allow engine to coot before etodng In any enclosure,

,,Never stere mower with fuel In the tank Inside a building

where tumes may reach an open flame or an ignitionsource such as e hot waterheater, space hearNr, clothesdryer, elc

portant safety precautions. It means LookCAUT!ONII1for thisBECOMEALERTltlsymboltopoint outYOURim-

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug tn order to pre_

vent accidental starting when setting

_ CAUTION: Always disconnect spark up, transporting, adjusting or making

repairs.

WARNING

t'l'heengine exhaust from this product con-

ns chemicals Known to the State of Cslhor- nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

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Contents 153943 01,22,96 JJ Model Number 917.386121 OwnersmanualThis Equipment 4lb Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers Maintenance and StorageSafety is Involved Tlheengine exhaust from this product conLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Power Mower Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesTABLE..... of Contents IndexLawn Mower Performance Lawn Mower AccessoriesLawn MOWER. Maintenance ENGNEolkCarton AssemblyHowto SET Upyour Lawn Mower LI UPCatcher See Figs, 3A thru AssemblyTo Assemble and Attach Grass TubularKnow Your Lawn Mower Meets Cpsc Safety RequirementsOperation FuelEngine Zone Control HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerOperation Engine Before Starting OILMulching Mowing Tips To Start EngineMowing Tips GASGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities UBRICATtONImportant Blade Bolt is Grade 8 Heattreated Lawn MowerTires To Change Engine OIL See Fig EngineLubrication MufflerRear Deflector Service AdjustmentsLawn Mower To Adjust Cutting Height CarburetorFuel System OtherHandle See Fig Engine oILIJJ ILl Model Number 143o964006 Description Model NumberPart Peel NU!W&e DEsqRiPrIot, JSpitC!lig Troubleshooting Points CauseService Notes Service Notes FON-pART Ifyou Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Replacement Parts Engine CRAFTSMAN. Model no Part Number Part Description